Batsman David Warner became the fourth and final Australian embroiled in the ball-tampering scandal to make a tearful apology. Warner repeatedly said he would take responsibility for ‘his part’ in the scandal that has rocked world cricket. Warner and Steve Smith were given year-long bans by Cricket Australia after the incident against South Africa.
The 31-year-old apologised on Saturday, saying he took “full responsibility for my part in what happened.” He added: “I have only ever wanted to bring glory to my country through playing cricket.” Smith and Cameron Bancroft, who received a nine-month ban for his role in the plan to tamper with the ball by using sandpaper, had earlier apologised for their part in what happened. Reading from a statement, an emotional Warner told a news conference: “To all Australians, cricket fans or not, I apologise for my actions and I am sorry for the impact those actions have had on our country’s reputation. It is heartbreaking to know I will not be taking the field with teammates I love and respect and that I have let down. It is something I will regret for as long as I live.”
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